2. A seasonal wildfire broke out. 6-Km wall of flames reaching 50m into the sky Energy created every half an hour equivalent to the atomic bomb August 21st, 2003
3. Elaine Hruby’s Story Elaine Hruby and her husband were residence’s of the area that caught fire. Shewas told to evacuate the premises and flee to safety.
4. Elaine Hruby’s Story… She grabbed her dearest possessions and drove 20 Km west to escape the danger. 1,359 m of Crowsnest Pass land was lit by intense flames.
5. Forest Fire Aftermath Any flammable materials in these houses were left in ashes. This car was completely gutted by flames.
6. Forest Fire Aftermath… A sign warns of the danger when entering this forest fire area. The firefighters were no match for Nature’s fury.
7. The Crowsnest fire helped local businesses. Local dry cleaners, gas stations, restaurants, and office services remained steady. The Benefits
8. Spray Lake Sawmills Has rights to the burnt lumber created from forest fires. 28% salvage rights Remove the ashes and burnt timber from the surrounding areas and recycle the resources.